City

Totowa, NJ

2 ZIP codes  ·  Passaic County  ·  New Jersey

👥10,919Population
💰$114,177Median HH Income▲ 50% above avg
🎂43.1Median Age
🏠$507,700Median Home Value▲ 82% above avg
🎓44.8%College Grads▲ 16% above avg
📊4.5%Unemployment≈ Avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 49.4% Female 50.6% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 63.1%Hispanic: 23.6%Black: 6.9%Asian: 4.3%Other: 2.2%Race
White63.1%
Hispanic23.6%
Black6.9%
Asian4.3%
Other2.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
2%
5–17
21%
18–24
7%
25–44
24%
45–64
27%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age43.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.75
Below Poverty3.8% ▼ 62% below avg
College Grads44.8% ▲ 16% above avg
Unemployment4.5% ≈ Avg
No HS Diploma128 (1.8%)
HS Graduate2,176 (29.8%)
Some College622 (8.5%)
Associates1,103 (15.1%)
Bachelors474 (6.5%)
Graduate Degree2,789 (38.2%)

Education

No HS: 1.8%HS Grad: 29.8%Some College: 8.5%Associates: 15.1%Bachelors: 6.5%Graduate: 38.2%Edu
No HS1.8%
HS Grad29.8%
Some College8.5%
Associates15.1%
Bachelors6.5%
Graduate38.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 76.1%Renter: 23.9%Tenure
Owner76.1%
Renter23.9%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
1%
$100k–$150k
1%
$150k–$200k
1%
$200k–$300k
6%
$300k–$500k
40%
Over $500k
51%

Financials

Median HH Income$114,177 ▲ 50% above avg
Median Home Value$507,700 ▲ 82% above avg
Home/Income Ratio4.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,703/mo
Total Housing Units4,002
Vacant Units110

Income Distribution

Under $25k
7%
$25k–$50k
13%
$50k–$75k
13%
$75k–$100k
9%
$100k–$150k
19%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $200k
24%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
81%
Public Transit
3%
Walked
0%
Work From Home
16%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
29%
15–30 min
31%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
15%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
6%
1940s–1950s
22%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
56%
About Totowa, NJ

Totowa is a city in New Jersey, located in Passaic County. The city spans 2 ZIP codes and is home to approximately 10,919 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 43.1 years.

Economically, Totowa is a upper-middle-income community. The median household income of $114,177 is above the national average. Approximately 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Totowa is a premium housing market. Median home values stand at $507,700, which is significantly above the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,703 per month. Homeownership is high at 76.1%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Totowa is well-educated. 44.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — above the national average. The community is majority White (63.06%).

Totowa, NJ offers residents above-average earning potential within New Jersey. Spread across 2 ZIP codes, the city's neighborhoods vary in character, density, and demographics — explore each ZIP code below for a detailed breakdown.

ZIP Codes in Totowa
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
07512 10,919 $114,177 $507,700 $1,703 4.5% 44.8% 76.1%

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